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How to show running MySQL queries from the CLI

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September 11, 2019

This method requires SSH access. Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers must first enable SSH access and adjust their firewall settings in SiteWorx; Cloud accounts have SSH enabled by default.

  1. At the command line, type the following command, replacing <username> and the angled brackets with your username:
    mysql -u USERNAME -p
  2. At the Enter Password prompt, type your password and press Enter.

  3. Choose one of the below options below:
    • To view a horizontal list, enter:
      show full processlist;
    • To view a vertical list with column names for each record, enter:
      show full processlist\G
  4. Enter quit when done.

External resources

For the complete MySQL documentation, refer to the MySQL development website.


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Jason Dobry
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